Take-Home Principle:
I will praise God and persevere in the midsts of trials and adversities knowing that He restores His people.
A. Discovery Questions
- What is the psalmist grateful to God for at the beginning of the passage?
- What is the prayer of the psalmist in this passage?
- What promises did the psalmist claim as he prayed for restoration?
B. Understanding Questions
- How do you understand the word “restoration?” Can you recall instances in the Bible that show the concept of restoration?
- Why do you think the psalmist uttered this prayer? What was the context?
- How do you explain “sowing in tears” and “reaping with songs of joy?”
C. Application Questions
- From the example of the psalmist in this passage, can you praise God “with shouts of joy” while in the midst of adversity? Why or why not?
- How have you experienced God’s restoration in your life?
- Remembering that God restores you, how can you encourage others to praise God and persevere during trying times?